Pumpkin Purée
Pumpkin purée is a fresh, naturally sweet, and freezer-friendly staple made from just one ingredient—pumpkin. It’s the perfect base for fall recipes like pies, muffins, soups, and more. Homemade pumpkin purée is richer, smoother, and more flavorful than canned versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 cups
- Category: Staple, Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 sugar pumpkin (also called pie pumpkin, about 2–3 pounds)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp. Reserve seeds for roasting, if desired.
- Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 45–60 minutes, until the flesh is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Allow to cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and transfer it to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the purée is too watery, strain it through cheesecloth or a fine sieve for a thicker consistency.
Notes
- Roast with a drizzle of olive oil for added richness.
- Steam pumpkin cubes as a stovetop shortcut instead of roasting.
- Combine with butternut or acorn squash for a mixed purée.
- For desserts, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the purée.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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